Chuck the only clones I've used have worked very well...better than I expected. The thing I probably should add is these trucks generally don't see the same constant use as a newer one might. Also, the ones I've used were made in Mexico. I don't know if there's any truthful evidence those are better than the ones made in China but the condensers I've seen from China have been literally horrible...as if they were all made in a barn by somebody who knew nothing at all about how they should work.